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Chow Locally: Local Business Connects farms to Phoenix Area Tables

In recent years, cities across the nation have seen farmers markets emerging in greater numbers, offering communities the opportunity to purchase locally grown food. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are approximately 7,175 farmers markets operating throughout the...

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